Highlands Ranch ThunderRidge didn’t flinch from the challenge, finally repelling Denver East 55-54 in Colorado boys basketball on March 11.
The Grizzlies drew first blood by forging a 13-8 margin over the Angels after the first quarter.
An intermission tie at 30-30 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.
Denver East took the lead 40-37 to start the fourth quarter.
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